Yale secured its first Ivy League Tournament berth since 2023 with a 1-1 road draw against Brown. After falling behind, Ryder Mills equalized in the 43rd minute, and goalkeeper Josh Linebaugh and the Bulldogs’ defense held on under pressure.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Yale 1, Brown 1.
  • Mills scored his team-leading 3rd goal of the season.
  • Linebaugh made 4 saves.
  • Yale finished 3rd in the Ivy League with 10 points and a 2-1-4 conference record.
Yes, But

Yale coach Kylie Stannard said the Bulldogs were “far from our best” against a strong Brown team. The draw still clinched a postseason spot, but he said the team has plenty to improve as it pursues a championship.

State of Play
  • Yale is unbeaten in its last 6 games.
  • Cornell won the regular-season title and will host the tournament; Penn finished 2nd, Yale 3rd and Harvard claimed the final berth.
What’s Next

Yale faces Penn in the Ivy League Tournament semifinals on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Ithaca, New York.

Bottom Line

Yale turned a high-pressure draw into a postseason opportunity. The Bulldogs now have a chance to build on their resilience and compete for the Ivy title.